December 10, 2024
Joyful, Caring, In-Depth Learning
Our students emerge with the courage to be great people, not just great learners
WHO WE ARE
Prospect Sierra is a nationally recognized independent TK-8 school on two beautiful, spacious campuses in El Cerrito overlooking the San Francisco Bay.
We combine impactful academic experiences with a keen understanding of human emotions to help shape the world’s compassionate future leaders.
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A Place For Children to Learn, Grow, and Belong
Admissions
Whether you’re applying for TK or K-8, our caring team supports you throughout the admissions process.
Our Programs
Our TK-8 curriculum prepares students to be thoughtful innovators in a rapidly evolving world.
Equity & Inclusion
We believe equity, inclusion, and changemaking are inseparable from the pursuit of learning.
The Latest Happenings In Our Community
- We are grateful to share two life-changing programs, designed for students from kindergarten through middle school! Through the Equity Action Program and The Children’s Education Initiative, Prospect Sierra provides full financial support to qualifying families, making a high-quality education accessible…
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December 5, 2024
4th Graders Visit the Capitol
4th graders experienced California’s rich past and the making of history through the modern lawmaking process with their recent study trip to the State Capitol! Students’ tour included an insightful history of the Capitol building, along with stories behind all… -
November 28, 2024
Taking Care of the Land We Occupy
Prospect Sierra began transforming the land it resides on, the territory of xučyun (Huichin), stolen land of the Chochenyo-speaking Ohlone people, in 2013, with our first garden. Over the next 10 years, we’ve created an oasis of native plants that… -
November 20, 2024
PS + The Black Neighborhood’s Turkey Drive!
1st graders had a special visit from Prospect Sierra alum and current Trustee Cory Elliott, co-founder of @theblackneighborhood! Cory came to talk about his organization and their annual Turkey Drive, which provides 500 Thanksgiving turkeys for families in our greater… -
November 18, 2024
Happy Lot Farm with Kindergarteners
🐓 Kindergarteners’ first study trip to Happy Lot Farm and Garden (@happylotfarm) allowed them to experience what happens when time is spent nurturing and developing a single idea! At the farm, students heard from Ms. Brooks, a local Richmond resident… -
November 12, 2024
5th Grade Study Trip to Marin Headlands
5th graders just spent a beautiful three days immersed in environmental science programming at the Marin Headlands! In our annual partnership with @naturebridge, students enjoy instructional days on the trail engaged in hands-on learning. They study tide pool creatures, explore 200… -
November 4, 2024
Celebrating Dia de los Muertos
Bright pops of color and meaningful conversations about how we honor our ancestors sprang up throughout our campuses as students celebrated Día de los Muertos! Spanish faculty and students built ofrendas in our libraries with offerings of papel picado, candles,… -
October 30, 2024
Nothing Beats the Joy of Buddy Time!
Nothing beats seeing our younger students step onto the middle school campus for the first time or witnessing our older students return to their elementary school days! Hugs, joy, and laughter fills our school. This cherished tradition at Prospect Sierra… -
October 29, 2024
Getting Outside in Science
🌿 What better way to kick off the week than by getting outside? That’s precisely what our 6th grade scientists do every Monday with teacher Jo, who understands the positive impact that outdoor experiences can have on learning. Throughout our…